I suggest making friends with one of the working girls, you can really get a GFE and a tour guide all in one for very little money. They know how to travel economically and do not mind riding a bus because it is their way of life. I mentioned I was going to travel to the beach and this chica wanted to go with me. She said what beach I said Jaco, she said lets go to Punteranus it is safer. We stayed three days. I gave her a cien and bought her some trinkets. I let her make all purchases to keep from paying gringo prices. It was a fantastic three days. Even ho's need a vacation. It may take a few days to establish a relationship as good as this but it was worth it. These girls will look after their paycheck.